On this day in 1992, Chicago MC Common, then known as Common Sense, released his debut album Can I Borrow A Dollar?, marking the arrival of one of hip-hop’s most thoughtful and enduring voices. As one ...

On this day in Hip Hop history, Chicago icon Common released his fifth studio album Electric Circus, a project that still divides fans but has earned lasting respect for its ambition and bravery.

The following list highlights 20 rap legends who’ve redefined the sound of modern music. Some are pioneers who laid the foundation; others are newer voices reshaping the future. But they all share one ...